cattle disease

Emerging cattle disease confirmed in Iowa: Missouri producers urged to stay informed and vigilant

July 7, 2025 | By Muddy River News

LEWIS COUNTY, Mo. — An emerging cattle disease, Theileria orientalis ikeda, has been confirmed in both Missouri and Iowa, prompting Extension experts to urge producers to stay informed and work closely with veterinarians. According to an April 2024 University of Missouri Extension news release, the disease was initially confirmed in six Missouri counties. As of…

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Emerging cattle disease found in Missouri

April 19, 2024 | By Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Director of Veterinary Extension Craig Payne urges cattle producers to watch for signs of disease associated with Theileria orientalis (ikeda), a protozoal organism recently detected in Missouri. This organism, which primarily affects cattle, causes disease by infecting red blood cells. The immune system attacks the infected cells, resulting in…

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